Public health experts concerned about novel, illegal products A new form of nicotine consumption is emerging across in Canada, leaving public health experts concerned. At Queen’s, its market share is still in question. Small nicotine pouches are gaining popularity in Canada but remain illegal in high concentrations. Public health experts weigh in on whether the spike...
Despite tobacco industry claims, a new study found that banning menthol-flavored cigarettes did not lead to more people purchasing illicit smokes. Researchers at the University of Waterloo surveyed smokers to study the impact of a menthol cigarette ban in Canada. Smokers of both menthol and non-menthol cigarettes were surveyed before and after Canada's ban, and...
A new study concludes that the 2020 European ban on menthol cigarettes made it more likely that menthol smokers would quit smoking, supporting previous Canadian research on the positive public health impact of banning menthol cigarettes. Christina Kyriakos, from Imperial College London, led the study in collaboration with researchers from Maastricht University and the Trimbos...
Following the recommendations in the report from the National Director of Public Health released this morning, Minister of Health and Social Services, Christian Dubé, has stated his intention to implement further restrictions and prohibitions to the current provincial vaping regulations. The Canadian Vaping Association (CVA) has been a consistent advocate for strong youth protection measures...
